Spice Up Your Life (212): Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way

[@IamDoogy]

Great show. I really like that he had his daughter on with him. I appreciate KQED putting these shows on KZbin for us to enjoy and learn from.

[@blue2134]

omg ME TOO, I have been learning so much from him. I love watching him cook with his daughter.

[@nakedhombre]

I have read some of the opinions lauding the pair. I would prefer to watch Jacques work alone.

[@Huskerfanman-g9e]

Shes annoying

[@AllSven]

Jacques is pure GOLD. There will NEVER be anyone like him. Can’t imagine all the good amazing food he has made for his own family over the years.

[@reggiechin230]

It is such a delight to see Claudine cook with Chef Pepin. Their love for each other is apparent and a joy to see.

[@bummfire]

I like watching the videos with Jacques' daughter. The chemistry they have is so authentic and they are so cute to watch cook together.

[@josiechas]

Jacques Pepin is the best chef I have ever seen. He knows everything about everything when it comes to food preparation. I first saw him in the late 80's when he had a cooking show on PBS. He is indeed a "Master". His daughter adds personality to the episode. I like and admire them both.

[@gschultz2010]

I'd love to have my daughter cook with me.... Life is too short not to enjoy your children's company and teach them your craft... Great job Mr. Pepin!

[@christinalopez6564]

Gary Schultz yes I must admit guilty as charged my mom would pitch a b**** and we would fly out the door and come back in thank God and have a really good meal to eat it's only when you get older you realize exactly why your mom was snapping out for you to come to the table sit down and all eat together!!!!! Something I try to tell you all the time now.

[@AmraphelofShinar]

It's so funny when Claudine says- "if you get me a pressure cooker" and Jacques immediately says "I'll get you a pressure cooker." Just like a good dad.

[@PatHaskell]

I just love his daughter, she is beautiful, refreshing, pleasant and a perfect foil for Jacque.

[@George-cy3yz]

I love to see dad cook with his daughter (almost as much as I enjoy moms teaching their sons). Intergenerational cooking - it's a beautiful thing.

[@mikeinkc]

I love the way Jacques relates to his adult daughter. My daughter is 27 and quite the wonderful young woman. Dads will always be dads, and their daughters will always be their little princesses. Claudine, is powerhouse producer of his show... It's so obvious Pepin is proud of his daughter.

[@danbev8542]

And our sons! My wonderful son is 6’3”, loves his wife, his friends, has a good job & loves to bake (got the baking from his oil’ mum ☺️).

[@thricegreatart]

I love Jacques' turn of phrase re jalapenos. "Sometime it's going to blow your mind and sometime it's pretty mild... this one... it's OK..."

[@user-wl6ew5eq1e]

its so true!

[@dmac7403]

@@user-wl6ew5eq1e sure is sometimes you can eat one whole seeds and all other times soon you bit a piece off your like sure this wasn't ba habanero ???lol

[@philbertuglia2203]

Love his episodes, with his Daughter and Grand daughter. A wonderful family oriented man!!

[@Beafteck89]

He’s so wonderfully French. We talk with are hands and it’s no matter if there’s a knife in your hand. Such a master. I cannot wait to start my son cooking with me.

[@genisecopada8928]

Like watching Jacques & Claudine cooking together!! Natural chemistry together. Fun watching her learn from Father. Priceless...

[@redmoneylady2213]

I just love him cooking with his baby. She really helps in the kitchen. Does what daddy says because he will never steer her wrong. She will always be his baby no matter what age. That's how I feel about my daughter.. I love you beautiful Claudine

[@jessicagrace625]

Especially enjoyed watching father and daughter in the kitchen. Terrific

[@purplequeen1727]

I really enjoy watching Chef Pepin. Just found this show with his daughter and it's wonderful! That's the same vinaigrette I eat on my salads but I add chopped garlic to it. Simple and delicious. 😊

[@garlicgirl3149]

I love how he teaches to make quick easy dishes. The tart would be an amazing quick dessert for family or guests. I am so making the scallop pancakes!

[@suecastillo4056]

How dang fun to do this with your dad!!!♥️

[@ladybugfunk13]

so nice to see his daughter cook with him.

[@kkilldecide4myself]

I love the moment when he says "happy cooking!"

[@JohnAckerman31]

It upsets me when people talk negative about Jacques' daughter. His daughter cooks very well because her father is a true master of cooking

[@oldarpanet]

I love her being there because she is "us". She is the "every-man" to Jacques' mastery. Jacques reaches in to a saute pan and manipulates the food, where any normal human would use a spatula or some other tool. He spoons out a bit of food for a taste and tastes it, where Claudine has to blow on it for a bit before she can try it- just like I would, or anyone else! And then there's his tenderness with Claudine's daughter...beautiful!

[@fun_ghoul]

@@oldarpanet Jacques often blows on his food. Being a great cook doesn't mean having a Kevlar tongue, and mouth burns from hot food are a risk factor for oral cancers.

[@MikeCruz]

I agree. His daughter is a cool lady to me. Have you ever heard her speak French? Impeccable!!

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

No matter where we go there is someone that life just sucks and because they hate life they want to tare someone else down. Ignore them. Their loss. Don't even read the comments they make. Life's to short for it.

[@fun_ghoul]

@@Iknowonlywhatimtaught Must be nice to just ignore inconvenient people. Bet you do the same with homeless folks.

[@dinacox1971]

I was thinking that I would love to see another episode with his lovely daughter Claudine! It is such a joy to see their interaction!!!

[@papayalovesMAC]

i used to watch claudine and jacques together and i never understood their dynamic.. as I'm way older now i think their bond is beautiful. lovely father daughter dynamic. she's so proud of her dad, and you can see by the way she respects him and compliments him, and like wise!

[@maratusa]

I always love when Claudine is there.

[@temudjin1155]

"I think I deserve a glass of wine" LOL

[@PubliusRusticus]

Something about this cooking is hypnotic. Watching it gives you the idea of, yes, I can do this tonight. Then, back to the grind.

[@baddogoficial]

I discover jacqies just now. And i fall in love. He is a genius. Thanks for share. I have to buy his books

[@MW-rq5uc]

I love this man ...I want to adopt him to be my Dad. He knows so much, it is amazing.

[@redmoneylady2213]

The look when he says she can taste the jalepeno. Priceless 🥰

[@freduriarte676]

I did the curry with chicken and it wonderful. Also did the apricot tart and it also was YUMMY!

[@dancepederson]

Wish I could find the series where his daughter was off at college and he was showing her how to cook the basics. These are very good shows, showing to how combine fresh with prepared foods.

[@ryanmcallister2321]

It's very sweet to see him cook with his daughter

[@drphu]

WOW, I just tried the Radish with butter and salt, Excellent!

[@katwomanfour5261]

God bless you Jacques been watching you for years. No one on your show pays attention to you that's why your the best chef... I take you very serious I just wish I had a big kitchen. His daughter Claudine is so sweet and pretty but papa Jacque has to tell you pay attention don't talk or laugh 😂 so much 😆 Lol Scallop pancakes yum who thinks of that only papa jacques Great family show master chef👨‍🍳love you 💘💘😍😍🥦🍝🍲🍴🍽️like Julia says have another glass of wine 🍷

[@paulwagner688]

People talk smack about Claudine, but watch her whip up a vinaigrette with no problem at all. She's a good cook in her own right. You can hear the father-daughter teasing all through the episode. She asks the questions WE would ask.

[@liannebedard5521]

She is married to a chef who has taught in professional cooking school. I imagine she can whip up a meal.,,

[@paulwagner688]

@@liannebedard5521 Plus you KNOW she was in the kitchen with dad learning to cook.

[@michellehall2715]

Jaques is always polite & kind

[@lionharehart]

I'm not related but I adore apricots. Thank you Claudine!! You make the mistakes I would make and you ask the questions I would ask. Beautiful family. Not so beautiful KZbin subscribers.

[@christinalopez6564]

lionharehart that's social media for you you just hide behind that screen and let every dingbat thing your brain comes up with an spews right off your tongue! I'm reading all them comments and laughing hard and some of them are so harsh. I'm not an internet baby thank God or a millennial idiot. I see your point very well taken.

[@IamDoogy]

Yes, some really nasty comments here. I think Claudine is doing a great job doing just what you described, she's asking the questions I'd ask.

[@josiahchlebek3682]

I always find it funny when he makes desserts with a tortilla, its like some shit a poor/stoned college student would do but jacques manages to make it beauiful and delicious every time

[@christinalopez6564]

Josiah Chlebek Whaaaaatzzzzz Up With the Poor Colledge Student comment. last time I checked it wasn't a crime to be poor and it damn sure wasn't a crime to try to be educated what you don't know is that tortilla is made of flour dough(or maybe corn flour) Hey did you know u can buy store bougjt dough???????? Tu deberias pensilo You should think about it. En Serio REALLY. SO HARSH& IGNORANT. JUST SAYING !!!!! LMAO BELIEVE THAT YOUR COMMENTS DAMN HIS DAUGHTER HAS GOT TO GO!!!!! this episode is years old they did get rid of her sorry I thought you just said that you damn so she can't wait out her mouth and said it damn I was trying to help a girl out but something's wrong they're upstairs sorry about that buddy. DAAAAAAMMMMN!! SHE DID ALWAYS GET ON MY NERVES!! HAPPY COOKING LMAO CTFU WHOOOOOWWW

[@christinalopez6564]

some comments were change because of Google spell check sorry about that. hope you can read between the lines and know what I meant to say. anyway there's still ignorant coming from you and his daughter like it's a crime to be poor or educated but either way what he goes with a tortilla is brilliant that's my point so it's ignorant if you don't know him he's the man who can cook you can probably make the sole of a shoe tastes really good. but damn I didn't put my foot in my mouth his own damn daughter put her foot and her mouth or his mouth that was just bleeped up!!! Now I can see why everybody is so harsh on her ass! have a nice day

[@hardfugoo1]

Christina Lopez dear god woman... you really are psychotic 😂

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

I just this year read his autobiography, Apprentice: My Life In The Kitchen. Touching and laced with family, love and life! Even the sad parts weren't that sad because if his contagious enthusiasm.

[@Niftynorm1]

A wonderful book about a fascinating man.

[@maddierosemusic]

I can't put it down. A must read for any home wannabe!! I just went down to my kitchen and sauteed Romaine in EVOO and Balsamic, finished with some parm and a pinch of turbinado, he inspired me, no recipe, just a small feel 'this is right' and my wife hammered it.

[@maddierosemusic]

now that I'm thinking might have added a squirt or zest of lemon or lime to brighten it up. Jacques wouldn't have missed that.

[@nickyparisjack3179]

She seems like a super nice person who adores her father. She never claimed to be a good cook. Leave her alone.

[@lionharehart]

Nicky Paris Jack Amen! Her husband and daddy are both chefs. She looks like she's actually finally being taught instead of being waited on.

[@pd5156]

@@lionharehart Look Her today, grow ups as a typical attention seeking female.

[@hardfugoo1]

P D what did you even try to say here?

[@paulwagner688]

But she can. She even has her own cookbook.

[@bratticuss]

Shes a train chef too and actually teaches at his culinary school. She also is his manager and producer too.

[@wanderer2522]

Nice always great to see you work! Don't like the sweet curry. .. no worries soooo many more. Come mostly to see your ideas methods and techniques! You are a legend. Thanks!

[@DucDeLamballe]

"I think I deserve a glass of wine!" -- Yes, Jacques, you do!

[@613karen]

Several weeks ago I saw a demonstration of the Instant Pot -- a pressure cooker, among other things -- and decided it looked interesting. I ordered one, but by the time it arrived, I decided i was afraid to use the darn thing, wondering if its going to explode or... whatever. But now I'm ready to try it. Finally. Can't quite imagine putting bananas in a cooked lamb dish, but it did look great!

[@tb9489]

You can do it! It's very easy to use a pressure cooker as long as you make sure it's closed properly..

[@chrisandersen5635]

I love it all. She tries! Claudine tries, and Pépin is patient. Let's not judge where we should not tread. Claudine is the companion to the Doctor. She tries as hard as possible after she is introduced to the TARDIS.

[@christinalopez6564]

Chris Andersen I take offense to that I was a real assistant too many physician just not that much stupidity in the world she's playing that role damn good I have no idea what's that a spatula????? oh is that a loaf of bread. she was brought up for which she doesn't have to stay in the kitchen and cook they had a maid. this is so funny and sad at the same time. LMAO

[@dinacox1971]

Radish with butter...now I would never have thought to do that!

[@jerryleroy9187]

Yes, you are right Jacques, the only way to eat raddish. Butter, salt, and taste buds.

[@Cheiranthus]

That's how we do it in France. It is delicious!

[@anamiasismudge]

Most cooking shows are lone chefs+occasional added guest chef where the two will co-create a dish and work sort of as colleagues, and then also there are the chef+student variety where one is master and other is obviously pupil. Here we have a chef+daughter, who has a span of knowledge of cooking not from being a professional herself but from having a father who is.. it's a little less tv-show and a little more real-life-family-interaction which apparently a lot of people do not care for.

[@christinalopez6564]

anamiasismudge very well said, I said that very early on on a different episode that's his daughter she's not a TV personality and she spoiled with that being said she is annoying as hell and very disrespectful to her father! but when you're very rich and the European those children talk to their parents like you talkin to some stranger the street in America we don't stand for that no kind of way but if your European that is nothing but it gets on my damn nerves that's what everybody can't stand. that is exactly what everybody does not care for it may be real life but she's not that damn stupid she's just ignorant there's a difference. and she's rude. nothing you could say about that it comes through loud and clear. I have to laugh though cuz everybody's been really harsh but she is rude and disrespectful to him but it's nothing to him. I've worked with a lot of Europeans Jewish people and the way their children speak to them good Lord I would have no teeth, or gums and half my face would be missing!!! But to them it's nothing basically privilege those parents end up paying for it in the end though that's why the series with her was canceled. I agree with you 100%. the thing was she really didn't give a s*** about being there and it showed but to the American audience I don't know about the rest of the world nobody was going to stomach that she kept interrupting and kept interrupting and kept interrupting and was so annoying! when his grandbaby is there it's a beautiful sight. either way this is family. God bless

[@christinalopez6564]

anamiasismudge damn that comment was 5 years ago sorry I thought it said 5 monthsDAAAMMN

[@hardfugoo1]

Christina Lopez youre kind of psychotic... aren’t ya mam?

[@ocdstories3854]

8:00 - Dunno why, but her side-glances in those 5 seconds make me giggle

[@2dasimmons]

It's nice to see a family-type episode. Very homey. It's even more sweet when his daughter's little daughter joins him. FAMILY is what it's all about! ZSurely she does get paid, but I wonder how much. It's be nice to know Jacques Pepin's salary for these shows.

[@larrywakeman4371]

THE MASTER- Jacques~!! Claudine has nice thick hair! I wish mine was like that! Kim

[@pattijesinoski1958]

Depression Era sandwich with radishes. My parents enjoyed them still decades later. Did not understand until trying them during covid-19 government shutdown.

[@busby777]

I love these shows.

[@IamDoogy]

Could you imagine growing up in a five-star French restaurant?!!

[@christinalopez6564]

IamDoogy just live in NYC or Philly everywhere you turn this delicious delicious delicious delicious delicious delicious food the French restaurants that you got to go to New York I have fantastic memories grow up and one I think I would have been a fat kid , people used to ask my mom do you feed her and she would get so insulted I was basically skin and bones and still but thanks to my mother and father they gave us what they could and when you do cook with love it shows nothing else is like you and I'm grateful to them especially love you Mom and Dad and wouldn't trade it for the world I think it's very endearing lovely that he's with his daughter. and know if I grow up in a French restaurant and probably would be fat just thinking about it brings me joy!!! it had to be fantastic!

[@PatHaskell]

IamDoogy Haha, well said!!

[@41riseslipkorn]

''Sometimes it's gonna blow your mind.''

[@2dasimmons]

Thank-you so much. Season's Greetings:)

[@PurplePassion1111]

My Oma ate radish sliced w/butter & salt. 🙂 1:16

[@IamDoogy]

I'm hungry.

[@jasonmaier3059]

Seems to me it doesn’t matter if people don’t like Claudine or not it’s his daughter

[@edlechleiter7042]

People who put down Claudine don't realize she is intentionally acting as a foil for Jacques .

[@IndoorHydroponix]

Well, she does a great job at that.

[@Judokasting]

LOL i am always glad to read people saying how cheesy or dumb or slow or "what the heck is she doing in the kitchen" smart..seriously with a Father like that i'd of loved being in the kitchen with him, he looks like a great dad. I seriously doubt he all that different off screen!

[@Mandinga5112]

If you don't know what the culture of food and cooking is about. Allow me to introduce you a true Genius!!

[@bahhumbug9824]

Claudine's face when he tastes the pepper @ 8:02. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

[@vandaylen]

11:03 - awesomely french moment, just like my chef

[@hernje]

Claudine is very pretty. She, also, seems to be a great daughter and very nice woman. Leave her alone, trolls.

[@brianhudson7822]

Je trouve ici la cuisine de mes ancetres. Monsieur Pepin, merci.

[@Panda74gofaster]

So pretty... god bless

[@allstopblue5717]

Woah. I guess I need to try slathering butter on a raw radish with salt! Lol never would have crossed my mind. Not sure I’m going to be happy about it, but I’ll try it. Not sure I can stomach canned apricots in syrup with extra sugar and butter though

[@emperorpalpatine783]

I'm homer simpson drooling at the curry 22:20

[@christinalopez6564]

that's so endearing and look at all that good food. also I've read some of the comments below my God they are so harsh!! I must have met years ago and I saw Claudine how to make a comment here or there because I just wanted to hear her father and she didn't interrupt and almost seem disruptive and disrespectful that bothered me so only the good Lord and the walls in my home new at that time what I had said. now with that being said truthfully I was just jealous here she is with her father cooking in the kitchen enjoying that good food and being spoiled as she should have been that's what Daddy's do thank God I've never been that spoiled but nevertheless when my father was eating something I ate right off this play and not in a disrespectful way he knew what part of the steak I wanted but whatever I wanted and he gave it to me thank God however being older and wiser I know that I was just jealous inside this was totally crazy!!!!! But these comments well they hit below the belt and directly hit the balls!!! That's one thing I hate about social media very cruel! uncalled for and mind you that's his daughter he loves her and his granddaughter and his wife..PERIOD!!! GROW UP ALSOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER!!! they have a loving and endearing relationship so all the haters out there you know who you are ease up would you. God bless Jacques Pepin and Claudine your granddaughter and of course your wife. I hope a lot of these comments aren't made of the fact he married a person of Spanish descent, I've read those comments they're very harsh and very very rude. Wheeeeeeew I feel bad I laughed, Really!! That Laugh of hers somethings not right. I believe shes just not a Tv personality .Shes real & just as anxious as we would be to eat that delicious meal. had to clean that up some kind of way. people you're very hard shame shame shame shame shame on you.😂😂😎🌈😱

[@laughingspeakers]

cooling rack -- also used for cooling cookies and such.

[@inmens]

What a master!

[@algini12]

Did the scallop pancakes, and they are excellent. Risked the blender, cause I dont have a mini food processor, and it worked. Be careful opening the club soda. Didnt even shale it, and it sprayed all over the place. Open it slowly. Got a way thicker batter than he did, even using a lot of club soda, and the pancakes spread out and still cooked thin. Used a pound of mini bay scallops, and it still seemed a small amount in the blender. This recipe is pretty idiot proof, considering my non-exact amounts in ingredients. Total cost? $5.65 for a pound of mini bay scallops. I have so much left-over batter, that I will be eating these for the next 80 billion years, lol.

[@anakinsolo4496]

algini12 yea I found with a blender in situations where you use liquid, start with a bit less initially and add the rest gradually. I cant wait to try this out.

[@garlicgirl3149]

+algini12 Thanks for letting us know because I definitely want to make that and the tart!

[@Niftynorm1]

Chill the soda first, it does tend to spray more when warm.

[@stndrds79]

She sliced the banana so thin by the time it cooks it will be mushy and u won’t even notice

[@markcummings6856]

Right? Doesn’t make sense, especially going into a pressure cooker.

[@Cheiranthus]

Not even if you spread it on bread? And use salted butter, it tastes better imo.

[@66045]

Claudine is beautiful.

[@roman14032]

once i saw an episode where while jacque was plating a dish cluadine took a pinch of chopped parsley and spread it around the rim of the plate "like in the tready resturants" she said. he BLEW UP LIKE A VOLCANO ONLY TIME THE CHARM LEFT HIM AND HE ACTED LIKE A FRENCH CHEF most of these great chefs are great guys too,but they are deadly serious about their work, if you mess with their food.......run

[@freedomsound4469]

Surely there are better chefs, but Jacques is so adept with simple ingredients and simple techniques, maximizing flavor. I have prepared many his ideas from the videos. If nothing else, Jacques will teach you how to cook an egg to perfection. He is an eggophile.

[@beverlycrowell_]

Doubtful there are better chefs.

[@jenwhitedesigns]

Yummy & Adorable!❤️🥰

[@herakliet2145]

One interesting thing is that my mom (she's Swedish) always tells me her grandmother would make radish the same way. Except they'd use lemon butter with the salt.

[@messiah9378]

To come here and read comments how people love and respect Jacques but can't stand his daughter. You understand that you have no respect and love for him when you trashtalk his family right? His flesh and blood, his greatest creation you mocking. How would you all feel watching a clip on youtube with your daughter and when you scroll through comments all she get to see is that she is useless and annoying in all episodes. You as a father would hurt seeing your daughter hurt so use your damn brains if you have any before you say stuff that hurt the greatest chef that ever walked the earth. Love these episodes it really feel like christmas every time. It have that cosy feeling and vibe in each episode just magical.

[@yyguuyg]

Claudine, you are beautiful and lovely. I always enjoy when she's on the show.

[@lowcountryclicks6509]

She has a delightful camera personality and the interaction between the two is delightful.

[@elliottbronstein1214]

I often cook his lamb curry (using chicken) in an instant pot. I have a problem with the liquid gelling while it's coming to a boil because of the instant flour or cornstarch.

[@elliottbronstein1214]

Update. I now omit the instant flour and replace it with a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking.

[@josephineananda]

That's how my mother would eat radishes. On bread, with butter and salt.

[@marthasan898]

Love him

[@dbotwilliams8330]

This guy loves apricots.

[@krapart]

so true! every dessert has apricot jam :)

[@LinkRocks]

For those who don't like Claudine there's a simple solution to your "problem": don't watch the episodes she's in. Sure you have a right to express your opinion, but why complain about something you have control over?

[@christinalopez6564]

jarjon76 believe me there's a reason why they say what they say either way you can nicely not watch the thing is you want to get that recipe we just want her to move to the side of a little bit and hush up just a little bit LMAO please do not respond hostly thank you just thought I'd have a little fun thereWheeeew Dont talk about Cluadine Dang - it!!! I hear u

[@jermainerace4156]

It's youtube comments the whole point is to complain about things you can't control.

[@sylviaroberts8103]

Jermaine Race You make a very valid point. Well said Jermaine.

[@darlenestephens2859]

L think it wonderful he wants his daughter with him she learn from him an hes loves his family

[@kellygold2815]

He keeps disregarding his daughter's comments to him. what's the point of having her on the show if ignores her?

[@ReanimatorHW]

ha this was amazingly awkward I appreciated the realness

[@garlicgirl3149]

+ReanimatorHW How so? Just curious on your thoughts.

[@ReanimatorHW]

+Tanya Walker Its been a while probably was the interaction with his daughter . Whats your favorite pepin recipe, just curious.

[@stndrds79]

Lol

[@peternicholson233]

+Regina Ferri, i tend to agree. She is assertive in nature, unlike her father. After all, it's HIS show.

[@2dasimmons]

Do you know what the rack is Jacques Pepin put scallop pancakes on? I'm looking for one, but don't know what it's called and Googling food racks did not bring up this type rack. Thx, shalom.

[@slackdaddy1912]

Want to live a long life, take a lesson or two from Mr Pepin, add a little exercise and enjoy life.

[@enzoguastaferro4258]

They seem a little distant from each other. No hugs or kiss.

[@GPSjammer]

She put the electric food processor in the sink. Jesus

[@magnetrio]

i'm from morocco :D

[@pfridell8424]

I prefer the episodes without his daughter in them too. I learn more if I'm not distracted by what she's doing.

[@nakedhombre]

Pam Fridell /I agree one example is when Jacques says he will put in a couple of CUPS of garlic when he meant to say a couple of CLOVES of garlic! I have seen him many times make small missteps of the English language while cooking but he always corrects himself and never leaves it hanging. This time he is so distracted by his daughter that he has thrown off his natural rhythm and I feel this throughout the video. That is why I’d prefer to watch him cook alone he weaves in his anecdotes he has time and space to do everything and quickly. I have been in situations where it is more work to have an assistant and continually have to tell them what to do than to just do it yourself!

[@ertzor]

looks great, but aren't you supposed to brown the lamb before throwing it into the pressure cooker?

[@gregmartin1379]

+Midas Report that's the great thing about cooking there are no rules

[@albertledesma5173]

Ertzor I most definitely would NEVER in my existence ask any 5 star French chef, let alone Jacque Pepin “aren’t you supposed to......!” NEVER!!!

[@c14h20o4]

Not to mention that the whole concept of the show is to create fast and easy dishes anyone can do. BTW, get your children involved in cooking as early as possible (safely) so they won't be at the mercy of the fast food companies once they leave the nest!

[@ImjustKelly73]

I LOVE to watch Jacques cook and love his accent and the way he pronounces words. And yes he seems like a great Dad!, but sorry Claudine is ANNOYING! Sometimes I can't even hear him for her voice, or stupid laugh.